CourtArtist.com: 'Roe v Wade of business cases'-not!

October 11, 2007

'Roe v Wade of business cases'-not!

Stoneridge Investment Partners v. Scientific-Atlanta, hyped as "the Roe v. Wade of business cases", had the potential of clearing the way for billions of dollars in litigation, but by the end of Tuesday's arguments it was clear this business-friendly Court was not about to create a new liability for investment bankers and their business partners.

The sketch shows petitioner's attorney, Stanley M Grossman, arguing before the Court. Justice Breyer removed himself from the case and was not present.

Lyle Denniston has written an analysis on ScotusBlog.

Oct 11, 2007 9:45:38 AM | Courtroom, Drawings, SCOTUS, Sketch, Supreme Court

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